Low Income & Subsidized Housing in San Antonio, TX
There are 310 subsidized and income-restricted properties in San Antonio with roughly 40,634 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $201 to $442 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in San Antonio
Section 8 apartments in San Antonio (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucero Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 324 | — | — |
| Esperanza at Palo Alto LIHTCPB Section 8 | 322 | — | — |
| Freedom Hills Ranch Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 252 | — | — |
| Masters Ranch Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 252 | — | — |
| Rosemont at Bethel Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 250 | — | — |
| Oak Manor PB Section 8 | 220 | $353 | — |
| River Trails Fka San Jose Apartment PB Section 8 | 215 | $309 | — |
| Sutton Oaks Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 208 | — | — |
| Oak Valley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 192 | — | — |
| Vista Verde Ii PB Section 8 | 190 | $366 | — |
| Union Pines Apartments PB Section 8 | 152 | $308 | — |
| La Posada Del Rey Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 145 | — | — |
| Wurzbach Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 145 | $387 | — |
| Cottage Creek Fka Springhill I Apar PB Section 8 | 143 | $322 | — |
| Terrace at Haven for Hope LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
Public housing developments in San Antonio
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alazan/guadalupe Public Housing | 740 | $274 | — |
| Alazan/guadalupe Public Housing | 740 | $274 | — |
| Cassiano Homes Public Housing | 495 | $271 | — |
| Cassiano Homes Public Housing | 495 | $271 | — |
| Lincoln Heights Courts Public Housing | 324 | $209 | — |
| Lincoln Heights Courts Public Housing | 324 | $209 | — |
| Fair Avenue/matt Garcia Public Housing | 271 | $304 | — |
| Fair Avenue/matt Garcia Public Housing | 271 | $304 | — |
| Victoria Plaza/schnabel Public Housing | 254 | $304 | — |
| Victoria Plaza/schnabel Public Housing | 254 | $304 | — |
| Mirasol/ctk/rangel Public Housing | 248 | $347 | — |
| Mirasol/ctk/rangel Public Housing | 248 | $347 | — |
| College Pk/parkview Public Housing | 231 | $310 | — |
| College Pk/parkview Public Housing | 231 | $310 | — |
| Westway/h Gonzalez Public Housing | 203 | $313 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in San Antonio
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kallison Ranch LIHTC | 384 | — | — |
| Medio Springs Ranch Apartments LIHTC | 348 | — | — |
| Sagewood Apts LIHTC | 336 | — | — |
| The Scott at Medio Creek LIHTC | 324 | — | — |
| The Stella LIHTC | 324 | — | — |
| Palladium Old Fm 471 W LIHTC | 321 | — | — |
| Copernicus LIHTC | 318 | — | — |
| Applewood Ranch LIHTC | 317 | — | — |
| Culebra Creek LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
| Mira Vista Ranch Apartments LIHTC | 312 | — | — |
| Trails at Leon Creek LIHTC | 296 | — | — |
| Greenline North LIHTC | 292 | — | — |
| Majestic Ranch LIHTC | 288 | — | — |
| Eagle Ridge Apts LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
| Mesa West LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Bexar County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bexar County: studio $1,077, 1-BR $1,177, 2-BR $1,426, 3-BR $1,830, 4-BR $2,132.
Full FMR table for Bexar County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in San Antonio
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Converse, TX
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Austin, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- El Paso, TX
- Arlington, TX
- Beaumont, TX
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Brownsville, TX
- Lubbock, TX
- Waco, TX
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.